Romeo and Juliet - Commentary There are three characters in this extract: The servant (the Clown), Benvolio and Romeo. The servant plays only a minor role, being merely a device to allow Romeo to meet Juliet. Benvolio's name in Latin may be translated loosely to "I mean well" this is a fitting moniker for one who always offers good advice to Romeo. Romeo on the other hand is the impetuous, head-strong young man whose character …showed first 75 words of 479 total…

…showed last 75 words of 479 total…The play's plot experiences a mid point of sorts in this scene as Romeo loves Rosaline but he is just about to meet Juliet, and forget all about Rosaline. It is already possible to speculate on the play's ending, even though the real story has scarcely begun. As Romeo is in love with Juliet and they are members of two opposing families, it is hard to see a way which the play can end happily.